McDonnell-Douglas AV-8B Harrier II

[Joe Copalman]

Even the pitot tubes are dead-nuts centered between the F-35's tails.

[Scott Youmans]

Thanks everyone for the many generous and humorous comments.  In regard to the perfect alignment I have to credit at least some luck to that.  The only time those two guys were aligned was in passing from being off on one side or the other.  No fault of their own, I understand the KC-130 was not exactly flying real steadily.

There are so many things that have to come together for an event of this kind that it's surprising when it finally does happen.  I would have preferred late afternoon light but they didn't ask for my input on the schedule!  I have no complaints whatsoever about how the shots came out but I look at some images by others in the group, Jay's recent and stunning T-38 is a good example, and I know I still have room for improvement!  So Harvey, I'm not going to quit yet.  Still need some shots in better light!

[Dave S.]

Even the pitot tubes are dead-nuts centered between the F-35's tails.

...and the CBUs between the contrails too...

Breathtaking Scott, just breathtaking.

[Jason Hyatt]

The Department of Redundancy Department called and wanted to tell Mr. Youmans that this is one of the most breathtaking photos they have ever seen! Scott, I know I echo the rest of the group's replies to your photo, but it truly is captivating. Not to mention thought-provoking and beautiful. Thank you for being an inspiration and thank you for sharing such a wonderful image.

This entire group continues to raise the bar and it is a hell of a treat to watch.

[Scott Youmans]

Thank you very much gents.  I'm just relieved the flight finally happened after the nine month roller coaster ride leading up to it.

[Jonathan Navarro]

 

[Scott Youmans]

VMA-331 Killer Bees AV-8B - Schenectady County Airport, Scotia, NY - August 2, 1991, another scan of an old slide.

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[Scott Youmans]

VMA-211 Harrier 01 (BuNo 164553)

[Jeff D. Welker]

Scott; what can I say? Terrific, wonderful, erotic, sublime, etc. None of the usual descriptives work. Instead, I choose to call you "Del tha Funkeé Homosapien". Yes, yes that works nicely 

[Joe Copalman]

This is like the third or fourth shot you've posted that has me convinced I was asleep for most of this flight.  Guess I was shooting something else or swapping cards or something at the time.  Solid shot.

[Scott Youmans]

Joe Copalman on the far left during a period of consciousness.

[Scott Youmans]

Thanks guys!

Jeff, I've been called a lot of things but never "Del tha Funkeé Homosapien".  I am honored.....I think!

[Scott Youmans]

Going back a few years to 2008.  VMA-311 AV-8B with markings from USS Peleliu.

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